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Police reported a woman passing by called police saying she’d seen what appeared to be two Great Danes in a vehicle in the parking lot near the Target store. The animals were said to be in distress.

Halton police Staff Sgt. Brad Wilkinson, told the Burlington Post, the dogs' owner had left a window open in the vehicle, but the animals were foaming at the mouth and panting.

Officers responded along with local animal control officials to rescue the canines.

A veterinarian was also on scene to offer first-aid treatment. The health status of the dogs is currently unknown. Temperatures today soared above 30C with humidity.

Police and animal control spoke with a woman who returned to the vehicle from the mall. The investigation continues.

Anyone who leaves a pet in a car on a hot day could be charged with causing distress to an animal under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (OSPCA). Punishment for those found guilty in these cases can range from large fines to time in prison.